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Thousands to $500K+, multi-year support typical. Scaling toward $200M annual grantmaking.
Echidna Giving is a private foundation dedicated to delivering the promise of girls' education, particularly in lower-income countries. They make grants, generate knowledge, and collaborate with innovators and practitioners to combat discrimination and under-resourced educational systems that hinder girls' learning. Echidna plans to give away $6 billion over 35 years, scaling annual grantmaking to $200 million.
Multi-year Grant Funding
Grants ranging from thousands to $500K+, typically multi-year commitments
Knowledge Generation
Echidna invests in research and evidence generation alongside grantees
Network Access
Connection to Echidna's network of advisors, fellow funders, and education experts
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Programs improving access, quality, and completion of primary and secondary education for girls in target countries.
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Early learning programs that set the foundation for girls' educational success.
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Programs building life skills for adolescent girls including agency, decision-making, and economic empowerment.
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Initiatives that shift educational norms, policies, and systems to be more gender-equitable.
Organizations with deep expertise in girls' education and a proven ability to create systems-level change. Echidna values evidence-based approaches, scalability, and work that addresses the root causes of gender inequality in education — not just symptoms.
Knowledge sharing, research partnerships, connection to global education network including Brookings Echidna Global Scholars Program
Since Echidna does not accept unsolicited applications, the path in is through their network. Build relationships with Echidna's existing grantees (e.g., IDinsight), participate in the Brookings Echidna Global Scholars Program, or connect via education sector convenings. Their Program Officer for Adolescent Life Skills is based in East Africa — regional presence helps.
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